出版社：Wyższa Szkoła Gospodarki Euroregionalnej im. Alcide De Gasperi
摘要：Formation of myths is the first stage of Society Mythologization. The analyzed in this article myth about inheritance rights of Russia to the Kyivan Rus’1 arose in the 15th century. Recently this myth is being actively spread by the Russian propaganda in the mass media – in particular this is performed through Wikipedia being one of the most attended Internet resources. The purpose of spreading the myth (the second stage of society mythologization) consists in introduction of a certain idea and certain political behavior into the mass consciousness which would at a certain time point influence the process of making the necessary political decision. The third stage of Society Mythologization is represented as spreading the myth in the process of communication between the authorities and citizens. The manipulative function of the polytical myth has come into action here; the purpose of this myth consists in activation of separatist sentiments of Russianspeaking Ukrainian citizens.
关键词：society mythologization;Political myth;formation of myths;Wikipedia;propaganda;massmedia;Kyivan Rus’;the Old Rus’ State;MoscowHorde union;Monomakh’s Cap
